Which of the following statement is true regarding the Bhakti Movement? I. It Condemned rituals, ceremonies, and blind faith. II. Rejection of idol worship by many saints. Which of the statement(s) given is/are correct?
A
I only
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
II only
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Both I and II
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
Neither I nor II
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is C Both I and II Different saints of the north and south India had started a movement against the caste hierarchy, rituals, and blind faith. This movement is called the Bhakti movement. Saints of this movement stressed on equality. They said that God can be achieved through devotion and good deeds. Two forms of bhakti were introduced
(A) Sagun Bhakti - Saints of this form had faith in worshipping God with form. They advocated idol worship.
(B) Nirgun Bhakti - Saints of this form had faith in worshipping God without any form. They were against idol worship.